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Nurturing Leadership

Kamila Barnes 11N (MS) says the experiences of her fellow School

of Nursing students have had a profound efect on her outlook.

Perspectives from my fellow students and faculty have infuenced
my perspectives on career paths, she said. My experience in the
[Doctorate of Nursing Practice] program has shown me that nurses

are capable of attaining leadership roles in various specialties, are
efective change agents, and have specialized skills to contribute to
improving health care outcomes.

Barnes began in 2009 as a post-baccalaureate student and has completed
a masters degree in family nurse practice. Now pursuing her

doctorate, she has focused on maternal and child health disparities,
with a concentration on teen pregnancy and parenting experiences.

A Leadership Education in Adolescent Health fellowship
at Golisano Childrens Hospital let her participate in clinical work,

research, policy advocacy, and community leadership. She works
at a school-based health center in the Rochester City School
District and volunteers in prenatal and maternal care. She serves on
Kamila Barnes 11N (MS)
Doctoral Student the board for the MOCHA Center, Inc., which provides health
services to LGBT communities of color.

I love the networking opportunities here, she said. Fellow professionals
are very receptive and friendly. Tey have a genuine interest in helping
you advance your career to reach your personal goals.

1968 Educational Opportunity Program 1973 Ofce of Minority Student
created; frst cohort of students Afairs begins Annual Senior
receive targeted academic and Dinner at graduation.
social support services.
1980 Korean American Students
1969 Black Students Union leads Association founded.
six-day takeover of two foors of
the Frederick Douglass Building;
Gay Academic Union founded.